Student Research Symposium Presentations

 

The Student Research Symposium is a celebration of noteworthy student research at Lynn University. This event combines two previous events, the College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium and the Research Paper Award from the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Library. In 2019, these events were combined into one Research Symposium offered to all Lynn University students.

Awards are presented for research projects in these categories:

  • Oral Presentation: a 10-minute, conference-style talk that includes a digital presentation.
  • Research Poster: an academic poster presentation of original research.
  • Research Paper: an academic research paper (or video) of original research with a clear, arguable thesis that is well-supported by scholarly sources.

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Submissions from 2023

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Assessing Paleoenvironmental Change of a Boca Raton Inlet Through Midden Artifact Analysis, Poster Presentation, Maria Gabriella Almeida, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson

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A Visual Zooarchaeology Guide for Florida Artifacts, Poster Presentation, Brian Manzanares, Ivett De La Rosa, Maria Gabriella Almeida, and Alanna L. Lecher

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Big 5 Personality Characteristics Are Related to Choices About Study Strategy, Poster Presentation, Aizhan Akhmet and Melissa Lehman

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Calcium Ions Effect on Planaria Feeding Behavior, Poster Presentation, Jonathan Newman, Anden Velez, and Cassandra S. Korte

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Change in Arctic Sea Ice Over the Past 50 years, Poster Presentation, Maria Cabral

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Comparing Flashover Heat Release Rate Within Different Materials, Poster Presentation, Colleen Stitzel and Erika L. Doctor

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Comparing the Survivability of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Poster Presentation, Josey Sumpter, Lydia Sampson, and Cassandra S. Korte

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Comparison of Measurement Accuracy Between Caliper and iPhone Apps, Poster Presentation, Taryn Lagor, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson

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Determination of Caffeine Content in Coffee Beverages Using Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy, Poster Presentation, Daniella Bastos and Khalique Ahmed

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Drosophila Model for Potential Plasticizer Induced Hyperactivity, Poster Presentation, Xavier Hayes, Erika L. Doctor, Cassandra S. Korte, and Kimberly D. Rowland

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Effect of Cadmium Exposure on Planarian Regeneration, Poster Presentation, Natalie Gonzalez, Reyna Dolcine, and Cassandra S. Korte

Generation Xl: The Effects of Childhood Obesity, Poster Presentation, Laura Cozine

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How Business Analysis Can Help a Company Improve its Performance?, Oral Presentation, David Chabab

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How Discrimination Plummets LGBTQ+ Well-Being, Poster Presentation, Klark McElveen and Natalie Rowland

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Kombucha Bacteria Growth Rate At Different Temperatures, Poster Presentation, Adam London, Jeff Ciruzzi, Joseph Lewis, and Cassandra S. Korte

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Monologues and the Self, Oral Presentation, Jefferson Horowitz and Rachel E. Pauletti

Mortality Index of Wild-Type Drosophila Melanogaster, Utilizing the High Impact Trauma (HIT) Device, Poster Presentation, Megan N. Ashworth and Kimberly D. Rowland

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Nicotine Exposure Rescues the Locomotory Defects of TRPA1 Loss of Function Flies, Poster Presentation, Jacquelyn T. Deaton and Kimberly D. Rowland

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Plastic Water Bottles, Source of Phthalates?, Poster Presentation, Grace Gouws, Emily Pintilie, and Erika L. Doctor

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Resilience and Mental Health in College Students, Poster Presentation, Indyah Ferrouillet, Bemsimbom Nkuo, Daniel Ceccoli, and Patrick J. Cooper, Winner

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Role Models Against All Odds, Poster Presentation, Dilieth Borges and Robert P. Watson

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The Differentiation and Quantification of Bacterial Colonies Cultured on Plant Based Yogurt and Animal Based Yogurt, Poster Presentation, Nicolas Egros, Ishita Nair, Akeeme Brown, and Cassandra S. Korte

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The Effects of Aluminum Exposure on Planarian Photophobic Response to Different Wavelengths of Light, Oral Presentation, Anden Velez and Cassandra S. Korte

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The Legalization of Marijuana States Compared to Non-Legalized States in the U.S. Against Violent Crime Rates, Poster Presentation, Sara Miller

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Trauma-Informed Practices of Mental Health Providers Around the Globe, Poster Presentation, Kathleen Scott, Jon Sperry, Debra L. Ainbinder, Lydia Fink, and Amanda Mohammed

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Unity4Health, Poster Presentation, Melissa Quiceno

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Work and Happiness: A Time-Use Study, Oral Presentation, Gabriela Nunez and Rachel E. Pauletti, Winner

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Collision at Los Rodeos, Tenerife, Research Paper, Luis Casassa, Honorable Mention

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Felon Disenfranchisement: An Attack on Democracy in the United States, Research Paper, Katie Rodrigues, Winner - Undergraduate

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Precursor of Paganini: The Solo Violin Caprices of Pietro Antonio Locatelli, Research Paper, Amelia Dixon, Winner - Graduate

Wim Wenders is an Auteur, Research Project, Diane Dohler, Honorable Mention

Submissions from 2022

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Wind Power Study in Colorado, Poster Presentation, Abria Ryan and Max Bleznak

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A Child's Self-Efficacy: Gender as a Moderator Between Gender Stereotypes and Self-Efficacy, Poster Presentation, Maya N. Gulliford

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A Laboratory Analysis of Faunal Artifact Water Retention and Diagenesis, Poster Presentation, Gabriel Acevedo, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson, Winner

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Boca Raton: A Thriving Hub for B Corporations, Oral Presentation, Meghan Kalvey, Milena Kirillova, Beatrice Waterman, and Vicole Li, Winner

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Characterization of the Giant False Donax in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Maria De Almeida, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson

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Child Poverty in America: Vulnerable Ones Left Behind, Oral Presentation, Aarif Khan and Marieliana Cadet

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Diastolic Blood Pressure is Associated with Anxiety in College Males but Not Females, Poster Presentation, Genesis Morlabaez, Daniel Ceccoli, and Patrick J. Cooper, Winner

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Lynn Water Project, Poster Presentation, Spencer Backman

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Narcissism and Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement: Correlational Investigation of Students' Narcissistic Habits with Their Self-Esteem and Academic Success on Multiple Dimensions, Oral Presentation, Faith Ehikwe-Ogidan

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Personality Traits and the Impact on Pandemic Social Isolation, Poster Presentation, Ana Paula Amodeo Elbling and Rachel E. Pauletti

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Quantitative Evaluation of Screen Size Choice on Artifact Assemblages in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Julie Mendes Cruz, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson

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Warm Parenting Predicts Self-Esteem for College Students Who Feel Immersed in Instagram and Twitter, but Not Facebook, Poster Presentation, Lauren Adams, Andrew Rodrigues, Rachel E. Pauletti, and Patrick J. Cooper

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Wellington, New Zealand: NetZero by 2050, Oral Presentation, Taryn Lagor

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Whose Fault is It? Externalizing Academic Responsibilities is Associated With Lower GPA, Poster Presentation, Alyssa Brule, Patrick J. Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti

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Mandated vs. Voluntary Social Isolation and Mental Health: An Examination of the Psychological Effects of Social Isolation at the Onset of COVID-19, Poster Presentation, Andrew Rodrigues, Lauren Adams, Patrick J. Cooper, A Bell Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti

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A Study on Anti-Maskers, Research Paper, Cole Kessler and Lauren Toy, Honorable Mention

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Fake COVID-19 Test Documentation, Research Paper, Nicole Anglarill and Giovanni Guaschino, Winner - Undergraduate

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Gender Disparities in COVID Deaths, Research Paper, Lisamarie Bennett, Winner - Graduate

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Modern Seaplane Air Carrier Operations, Research Paper, Richard Bonnell (Brian), Honorable Mention

The Parasitic Influence of Class Inequality in South Korean Cinema, Research Project, Jiří Balcar, Winner - Undergraduate

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The Racial Incarceration Problem in the United States, Research Paper, JonPaul Palmisano, Honorable Mention

Submissions from 2021

Beethoven's Humor in Piano Sonata 16, Op. 31 no. 1, Research Project, Janna Peña, Winner - Undergraduate

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“A Local! A Monster!”: Harmful Tropes of Indigeneity in Thomas Adès’s The Tempest, Research Paper, Rosie Rogers, Winner - Graduate

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Ethical Decisions in Biased Medicine, Research Paper, Jayden N. Reece, Honorable Mention

Harnessing Liberia’s Potential Demographic Dividend: The Education that Works, Research Paper, Wainright Acquoi, Brima Bangura, Lima Sarhadi, and Morgan Wack, Winner - Undergraduate

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Horror and Society, Research Paper, Heather Fiveson, Honorable Mention

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Unchained, Research Paper, Mia Tippenhauer, Honorable Mention

Submissions from 2020

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The Pianist versus the Smart Piano, Research Paper, Janna Peña, Winner - Undergraduate

Submissions from 2019

Abundance of Microplastics Found in Commercial Sea Salt Purchased in the US, Oral Presentation, Khyla Bodie, Alanna L. Lecher, Cassandra S. Korte, and Erika L. Doctor

Analysis of Potential Recreational Water Contamination with Fecal Indicator Bacteria, Poster Presentation, Esther Ushuhuda, Eric Merkel, Chloe Talbert, Anden Velez, Alanna L. Lecher, and Cassandra S. Korte

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Are Promotional Packages Sent to Influencers Contributing to Increasing Levels of Packaging Waste?, Poster Presentation, Lindsay Miller and Alanna L. Lecher

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A Research Proposal Investigating Career Readiness: Comparison of College Students' Self-Perceptions in Four Soft Skills Desired by Employers, Poster Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Conrad Rhein, Kristina Ortiz, Chad Barr, and Kristen Migliano

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Assessing the Financial Practicality of LEED, Poster Presentation, Paul Ristuccia and Alanna L. Lecher

Color Testing for Steroids, Poster Presentation, Alex Resto, Faith Moore, Juan Zhuang, and Erika L. Doctor

Comparison of Planarian Regeneration Rates Between Heads and Tails, Poster Presentation, Anden Velez, Eric Merkel, and Cassandra S. Korte

Comparison of Proctored On-ground Exams vs. Non-proctored Online Exams in Undergraduate Finance Courses, Oral Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Robert W. Reich (0000-0001-7683-1503), and Dawn Valentine

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Examining the Effects of Screen Size on Archaeological Data Collection, Poster Presentation, John McDowell, Jack Meyers, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson, Winner

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Exploring How Temperatures Impact Crime Rates in Virginia, Poster Presentation, Anne Myers and Alanna L. Lecher

Exploring Online Communication Patterns: Examining the Relationship Between Empathy, Self-Compassion, Dehumanization, Aggression in Social Media Activity, Poster Presentation, Ashley Kaufman and Angie O'Gieblyn

Factors Influencing Concentrations of Micro-Plastics on Florida Beaches, Poster Presentation, Elizabeth Harris, Shelby McKeever, and Alanna L. Lecher

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Gender Differences in AGU Journals, Poster Presentation, Karen Gonzalez and Alanna L. Lecher

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How Grain Size Corresponds With Human Habitation, Poster Presentation, Cheree' Faulk, Sarah Hughes, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher

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How Humans Have Affected the Charcoal Content of Sediment in a Barrier Island Environment in Boca Raton, FL, Poster Presentation, Sarah Hughes, Cheree' Faulk, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher

Immediate Effects on Therapeutic Group Drumming on Affective States in Inpatient Substance Abusers, Poster Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Mathew D'Urso, Adrienne Apple, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry

Individual Differences in Color Perception, Poster Presentation, Kristina Petkovic and Melissa Lehman

Is E-10 Gasoline Really E-10? An Investigation of Ethanol Blended Gasoline, Poster Presentation, Rocio Carreno, Esther Ushuhuda, and Khalique Ahmed

Is Your Sunscreen Worth It?, Oral Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Alanna L. Lecher, and Cassandra S. Korte

Nicotine and Sildenafil as a Model for Pesticide Resistance in Agriculture, Poster Presentation, Raymond MacKoul, David Baldwin, Ken Dawson-Scully, and Kimberly D. Rowland

Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Poster Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Joshua Noreiga, Cassandra S. Korte, and Erika L. Doctor

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Personality Characteristics and Study Choices, Poster Presentation, Maxwell Casper and Melissa Lehman

Predicting Guilt Ratings from Juror and Trial Characteristics, Poster Presentation, Josh Noreiga and Rachel Pauletti

Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time, Oral Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry, Winner

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Depression Across Cultures, Research Paper, Carlota Garcia, Winner

Submissions from 2018

Abundance of Microplastics in Commercial Sea Salts, Khyla Bodie, Cassandra S. Korte, and Alanna L. Lecher

Factors Influencing Concentrations of Small Plastics on Florida Beaches, Gaylen Martin, Elizabeth Harris, Jalyn Johnson, and Alanna L. Lecher

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Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candice K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte, and Robert G. Riedel II

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Inequality Across the Globe, Oral Presentation, Shawn Johnson, Finalist

LORETA Z-Score Training in the Anterior Cingualte Gyrus, Oral Presentation, Carlos Máas, Finalist

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Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Tara Lunsford, Erika L. Doctor, and Cassandra S. Korte

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The Case of the Amistad, Oral Presentation, Nicolle Goldbach, Finalist

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The Effectiveness of Different Types of Sunscreen against UV Light on Escherichia coli, Amanda Torres, Lucia Jimenez Martin, and Cassandra S. Korte

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The Migration Crisis in Europe, Oral Presentation, Ida Langer, Finalist

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Airport Innovations and Innovators, Research Paper, Jennifer Torres, Honorable Mention

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Attachment in Infancy and its Effects in Adulthood, Research Paper, Kristina Petkovic, Winner - Undergraduate

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Exploring Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Style Via the Auteur, Research Paper, Balca Elif Sagmanli, Honorable Mention

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Take A Stand: Social (In)justice - The Most Challenged Learners and the Newest Educators: An Appropriate Combination?, Research Paper, Josh Prieur, Winner - Graduate

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The Lottery of Life: Migration Crisis in Europe, Research Paper, Ida Langer, Honorable Mention

Submissions from 2017

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Characterizing Neurodegenerative Genes in Drosophila: A Research Proposal, Alex Sage, Chelsea daCosta, and Kimberly D. Rowland

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Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candace K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Eugenia Bouzas, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte, and Robert G. Riedel II